Monday, August 1, 2016

Fresh

I love summer...and seeds and soil and gardens and veggies and farmer's markets. And many times I wish that I lived on a lot of acres so I could have my own giant garden and fields and barns and animals (mostly chickens). And then I remember all the icky stuff that comes along with that wish. Um...I'll just stick with my three 4x4 garden beds and stopping at the farmer's market once a week because I don't like bugs and I don't like rodents and I really don't like snakes.

But I do like eating fresh produce. And canning. I really like canning. Today I pulled up not as many beets as I thought I had, but enough to make two of the four recipes I picked out for canning beets. And enough beet greens to double the pesto recipe I want to make.

I had just two little beets left over so I decided to add them to the CSA squash I had and saute it all up with the farmer's market onion I picked up last week and a few sprigs of oregano from our herb planters. The verdict is still out on the final results (I'm not going to name names, but not everyone in our family is a fan of squash and/or beets).

As a side note...aren't beets so pretty?

The rest of the week we'll be focusing on getting our beets pickled and marmaladed (pretty sure I just made up that word) and probably taking more pictures of beets because, you know...they're just so pretty.

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I’m Beckie. At the most basic level, I am a sinner. Saved. Through faith. By God’s amazing grace. I struggle daily to remain centered on that. Sometimes I don’t. Remember that “sinner” part? Aside from that, I am the luckiest wife on Earth to my beloved and full time mother to 4 little blessings.

This blog is a record of daily (sometimes not-so-daily) happenings, ideas, thoughts, meditations and perspectives on life as we travel through. May it be that we seek to leave only footprints in our pursuit to live life following Christ, never being satisfied with where we are in our walk with Him, but always pursuing a deeper relationship.

Beloved

He's Sean. He loves Jesus, his wife and his children and does his best to serve all six of us on a daily basis. He's handsome and smart and funny. He's incredibly thoughtful which makes him the best gift-giver I know. He's the kind of man you want your sons to be and your daughters to marry.

Blessing #1

He’s Jack. He’s nine. He's hungry for knowledge (and mac-n-cheese). He loves all things LEGO. He’s creative and is often found drawing the details of the latest story rolling around in his head. He’s sensitive and sweet and loves to snuggle. He’s an attentive big brother who helps his siblings with any task because they’re his best friends.

Blessing #2

He’s Wes. He’s seven. He has a mellow temperament and go-with-the-flow attitude. He loves to run and jump and dance with his sisters. He loves to sleep but never stops moving when he’s awake. He admires his big brother and dotes on his little sisters. He’s funny and silly and oh-so-sweet.

Blessing #3

She’s Elise. She’s six. She is almost all girl with just enough boy to keep up with her brothers. She is mommy to her dolls as well as her siblings. She's the most beautiful ballerina and most independent princess you'll ever meet. She’s loud and silly and full of spunk.

Blessing #4

She's Evie. She's three. She's sweet and silly and loves to make her family giggle. Her expressions let us know that she experiences life at its fullest. Learning something new every day, she adds a beautiful element of discovery to our crew. She's taught us all to enjoy and embrace every moment the Lord gives us.